All Entries in the "Drinks" Category
What Makes a Great Swizzle?
I’ve had the very lucky job of tasting a huge amount of Swizzles over the last few years, and have come to wondering what makes a ‘great’ one, rather than a ‘good’ or ‘ok’ one, especially as the 2013 UK Swizzle Competition has just been launched and I’m about to receive a few hundred entries.
Heineken Ambassador Roles across the UK
Despite what some people may say we know that bartenders love a beer, here is an opportunity to earn some cash working with one.
Quintessentially Vodka Launches in UK
We know that not everyone gets excited about a new vodka launch, but this one is worth a look.
Los Danzantes & Alipus Mezcal Launched into UK
Mezcal has, finally, begun to get a proper foot hold in the UK bar industry recently and now Amathus have joined in with the launch of the Los Danzantes and Alipus ranges.
A Day on the Farm with Chase Distillery
If distilleries were people, Chase would be that guy at school who you liked despite him being naturally good at sport and popular with the ladies…
Jamie Jones: Barrel Age This.
Barrel Ageing: find out what all the HOOP-la is about.
Tom Vernon Answers Your Q&A Questions: Part Deux
In the second half of our two-part series, Brown-Forman American Whiskey ambassador Tom Vernon answers more of your burning questions (please direct any questions about that burning sensation to your physician).
Buffalo Trace Release White Dog and Vodka
Buffalo Trace launches 2012 White Dog unaged bourbon
Tanqueray Malacca launched in the UK
Tanqueray Malacca is back with a limited release of 100,000 bottles worldwide exclusively for the on-trade.
Buffalo Trace Masterclass
BarLifeUK recently visited the Buffalo Trace Bourbon Empire in Brighton for a Masterclass and a few cocktails.
Tom Vernon Answers Your Q&A Questions
In the first of two articles, we bring you the answers to your American Whiskey questions sent in to Tom Vernon
Simon Ford and the 86 Company Launch Bartender-Friendly Spirits Range
Simon Ford is to launch the 86 Company’s spirit range, having built a strong positive profile within trade, consumer, and media circles in the United States and internationally
4 Days in Guyana with El Dorado Rum
There is nothing like the majesty of mother nature to give you pause for thought, and when it comes to mother nature, Kaieteur Falls in Guyana is one of her most impressive children.
Buffalo Bourbon Empire Pop Up heads to Brighton
Buffalo Trace bring their Bourbon Empire Pop Up featuring masterclasses, cocktails, games and special releases to Brighton.
A Few Words with FEW Spirits
BarLifeUK recently sat down with FEW Spirits owner Paul Hletko for a chat about the brand that has started popping up on UK back bars.
Notting Hill Rum Club Returns at Trailer Happiness
Notting Hill Rum Club is returning to Trailer Happiness, with the first session on Monday, December 10th 2012.
Chase Distillery Launch Williams Great British Extra Dry Gin
Herefordshire distillers create single estate English gin
Q&A with Brown-Forman American Whiskey Ambassador Tom Vernon
Submit a question for Tom, and you could win a twin a Woodford Reserve Cask Rye Pack
Unmasking a bootlegger: Stephen Myers of Ilegal Mezcal
Bitters&Twisted’s Dan Priseman speaks to the man behind Ilegal Mezcal (and an impressive moustache) – Stephen Myers
Master of Malt Release ‘Ginvent Calendar’ for Christmas
Priced a shade under £80, we think this will make a great Christmas present, and with 24 samples, should provide a good view of the current gin market.
The New York Distilling Company and The Shanty
Here are a few things you should know about The New York Distilling Company (NYDC) that make it unique within the growing crowd of craft distilleries in the US.
Buffalo Trace 2012 Antique Collection Coming Soon
On the Bourbon and Rye calendar each year one event ringed with red pen is the launch of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.
Why Rye?
Dan Priseman from bitters&twisted takes a look at one of his favourite categories Rye Whiskey and it’s rediscovery by the bar industry.
Absinthe – A Distiller’s Perspective
T. A. Breaux continues his Absinthe journey with part 2 of his epic 4 part series: The Pros and Cons of the Absinthe Revival
Aidan Bowie’s Last Word Twist on Film
The Glasgow winner of the Chartreuse Last Word competition Aidan Bowie from the Blythswood Square Hotel is the most recent for the fancy celluloid treatment.
Two new products join the Hi-Spirits portfolio
Hi-Spirits increase their portfolio of brands with the introduction of I Spirit Vodka and Bloodshot Bloody Vodka Spirit.
Absinthe: Understanding the Controversial Spirit and its Place in Modern Times
Part 1 of a 4 part article by T. A. Breaux entitled: The Pros and Cons of the Absinthe Revival.
The Pisco Kid
Chris Dennis takes a look at a true New World spirit – Pisco.
There’s a Monkey in the Forest
We visit Monkey 47 Gin’s distillery, deep in the Germanic countryside.
3 days in Mexico with Jose Cuervo
8 UK bartenders, untold bottles of Tequila and unforgetable experiences. This is the story of a Mexico trip with Cuervo.
An Introduction to Port
Traditionally served as a dessert wine or after dinner drink, Port has emerged as the sipping alternative to wine and is used increasingly in cocktails.
A Trip to The Bombay Sapphire Imaginarium
Or, adventures with a rotovap…
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey launched
It’s bee-n around in the US for over a year now but Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey has finally buzzed over to the UK shores.
Rum Blenders Unite
At the recent Manchester Boutique Bar Show Banks Rum held a rum blending session, now it’s time to see how the created blends have turned out.
The Great Martinez Experiment
Dan Priseman recently ran a blind tasting of 9 classic Martinez recipes following feedback from his previous article on this classic coktail, here he gives you details on his findings.
What’s a Martinez?
Dan Priseman, founder of awesome drinks blog, bitters&twisted, examines the history and provenance of The Martinez cocktail.
The History of the Swizzle
Swizzles are a type of mixed-drink that pre-dates the ‘cocktail’ and they are generally thought to be a Caribbean style of drink usually made with rum.
Tim Homewood: Tequila Appreciation
What is going to take to get the general public appreciating Tequila rather than just abusing it?
Old English Gin launched
Henrik’s latest adventure saw him aim to launch a gin with the taste and look of a product from 1783
Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican Rum Launches
The rum itself is a mix of Wedderburn and Plummer pot still distillates aiming to recreate the flavourful and aromatic style that made Jamaica rum famous back in the day.
